Childminder in Gloucestershire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13/03/2014 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses her good knowledge of how children learn to provide enjoyable learning opportunities. Children make good progress as a result of her teaching.  The childminder works closely with parents to find out about, and meet, children's needs and interests when she is caring for them in her home.  Children feel safe and confident as the childminder establishes warm and supportive relationships with them.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not fully developed effective approaches to help parents to support their children's learning at home.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and the children during their play and care routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with a parent and reviewed written feedback from other parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, such as children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder during the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her partner and three children in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The home is within easy travelling distance of local schools, pre-schools and amenities. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is an upstairs bathroom. One bedroom is used for daytime rest for younger children and overnight care. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a cat. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Friday during term-time and the school holidays. She currently has seven children in the early years age range on roll. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year olds.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop approaches which help parents to support further their children's learning at home.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of how babies and young children develop and learn. She makes perceptive judgments about how to extend their learning further. The childminder notices what catches children's interest and talks with them about what they are doing, helping them to develop their language and make links in learning. For example, she describes to babies about how they are using their bodies as they learn to crawl. She reads stories with the children and asks questions to help them to think about what they can see in the pictures. Children learn about the different textures and properties of objects as they handle natural objects in the treasure basket. They explore how to make different sounds as they tap and shake musical instruments. The childminder teaches children to develop counting skills through simple displays, and makes good use of opportunities to count objects in storybooks. She provides a varied selection of craft

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who attend

materials for children to explore with and which promote children's small muscle development and creativity. The childminder provides resources such as dressing up clothes and games, which help children to learn to play cooperatively. The childminder promotes children's independence well as she observes closely what children are trying to achieve, and makes careful judgments about when to give them time to achieve this and when they need her support. For example, she sits babies who are not mobile near to the basket of toys so that they can reach in and choose the toys they want. The childminder uses praise, smiles and claps to help children understand what they have achieved. This also motivates children to keep trying.

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who attend

The childminder has developed effective systems to monitor and support children's development and learning. She carries out assessment at regular intervals from the time that children start. The childminder makes effective observations. She finds out from parents what their children do and enjoy at home so that she has a fuller and more accurate assessment of children's abilities and interests. The childminder uses this well to plan further, suitably challenging learning opportunities that engage children. Consequently, children are making good progress in their learning.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children settle in quickly and well as the childminder has put in place effective procedures to support new children. For example, before children start, she finds out from parents about their children's care routines and what they enjoy doing at home. She invites parents to spend time with their child in her home so that their child can get to know her. The childminder makes effective use of information from these to plan activities and to put out resources that children enjoy when they start. The childminder works effectively with parents throughout the child's time with her, which promotes consistent care. She continues to find out parents' views and observations about their child, and keeps them well informed about their child's care and wellbeing.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder establishes warm and supportive relationships with children. This is because she actively listens to them and is quick to respond to their needs and to help them to understand and manage their feelings. When they are getting tired she talks soothingly to them as they read a story. She explains to children when she is going to make lunch or change their nappies, which helps them to understand and anticipate routines. The childminder uses age appropriate strategies to promote positive behaviours. She provides a very positive role model for children through her calm and sensitive interactions with them. Younger children learn about making friends as she plays alongside them. They start to learn about pre-school and school when they go with the childminder to pick up older children.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder provides a well-resourced and well-organised environment indoors and outdoors. Children are able to choose from age appropriate resources independently and so can make choices about what they play. There are spaces where they can relax. The childminder supervises children effectively. She carries out visual checks of the areas where children are playing. She checks play resources are safe and clean. The childminder checks the temperature of food she heats up. She makes sure children's hands are clean before eating and wipes babies' hands and faces afterwards. Children learn about healthy eating as the childminder prepares healthy meals and snacks such as homemade vegetable soups. They enjoy physical activities and being outdoors as they push along walkers, play on the swing and explore the bug hotel.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities under the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Consequently, she has put in place comprehensive policies and procedures to safeguard children, including keeping premises secure and for the collection of children. The childminder has attended training for safeguarding, paediatric first aid and food hygiene. She has carried out thorough risk assessment for the indoor and outdoor areas used by children in her care, as well as for outings and collecting children from school.

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provision

The childminder is committed to providing high quality provision and has put in place an effective development plan to achieve this. This is informed by discussions with the local authority early years adviser, and feedback from children and parents. For example, the childminder is developing outdoor play opportunities such as growing plants and making a 'mud kitchen'. The childminder makes good use of local training opportunities to develop her skills. Feedback from parents confirms that the childminder develops close partnerships with them to support children's learning and development while they are in her home. However, the childminder is in the very early stages of developing ways to help parents support their children's learning further at home.

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provision

The childminder has developed good systems for monitoring children's progress and ensuring they have a broad range of learning opportunities. She keeps parents very well informed about what their children have enjoyed and achieved and actively invites parents' input verbally. The childminder encourages them to contribute to their child's learning records and involves them in the progress checks she carries out when children are age two. The childminder liaises appropriately with other settings children attend.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464530 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 933757 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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